Chef de Cuisine - Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Chef de Cuisine, you’re not just overseeing kitchen operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

The gorgeous Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is looking for their next talented Chef De Cuisine. This is an incredible opportunity for a chef to expand their leadership experience and grow within the kitchen!

This role will help oversee culinary operation of The Set, where guests can enjoy the ocean view and cozy up by the fire pits at Santa Barbara’s best sunset-watching spot. The Set serves bistro-style classic dishes and specialty cocktails for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. It will also help oversee culinary operation of The Roundhouse, where guests can start their day at the Roundhouse buffet or choose from a menu of à la carte breakfast favorites.

A Chef de Cuisine is responsible for leading the culinary production of a designated kitchen in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

The ideal candidate will have a total of 5-7 years cooking/culinary experience, 2 years minimum experience in a supervisory role within a kitchen (preferably hotel setting), excellent communication and time management skills, computer literacy, and the ability to liaise between team members and upper management. Luxury resort, payroll and banquet (high volume) experience are a plus!

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*: 

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.